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Prince Consort's statue unveiling

Memorialising Albert

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    PRINCE ARTHUR, 1ST DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (1850-1942)

    Unveiling of the Prince Consort's Memorial, Edinburgh, August 1876. [Album of HRH The Duke of Connaught; military photographs, c.1855-1895].

    17 Aug 1876

    20.4 x 28.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2502456

    View over Charlotte Square at centre of which is equestrian statue of Pr Albert facing right, to covered dais with royal party; Royal Co. Archers line pathways into square; cavalry line across entrance to crowd filled George St. beyond.
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